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Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
BASE BALL LORE.

For the past ten days the base ball man
agement have been engaged in an effort to
strengthen the nine in a few material points.
The result of the games at Arkansas City
was not at all satisfactory. and the two de-
feats at Wellington resulted altogether in the
release of Smith one of the pitchers, Perkins
q catcher, and Drummond the short stop.
Their places are to be filed at once by other
players who have very fine records as all
around players and good batters. The Other.
clubs Of the league have been strengthening
their mines and the Wichitas do not propose
to be left in the lurch, but intend to not only
retain their present lead, but increase the
same.
at meeting of the board Of directors yes
terday morning, the above named players
were released and after arrangements fer
procuring new players had been perfected
the president of the club, Mr.. Gillespie
on account OF lack of time ID dey tie to the
Office, rendered his resignation with the re
| quest that the same be acted upon immedi
ately, and suggesting Mr.. A. G. Walden a:
| his successor.
Mr.. Gillespie was rendered a unanimou:
| vote of thanks for the capable and conscien
tious discharge of his duties as president.
Mr.. Walden was then elected president
Mr.. Charles H. Griffen, the secretary, re
signed because of his frequent absence from
the city, and Mr.. Walden was authorized Il
act as secretary also.
The Wichitas play the Fort Smith indians
here tomorrow and the two succeeding day.
at $50 each afternoon. These three game.
| between the champions Of the Southwestern
League and those of the Kansas State League
| will undoubtedly be the best seen here thi,
season, as the Wichitas will have their new
men on hand for these games. Parties driv
ing into the grounds in vehicles can fine
ample room to hitch their horses back of tn.
grand stand and then going up into tn,
grand stand, obtain a much better view o.
the game than from any other position.
is stated that the Kansas City team is t.
play the Wichitas in this city on the 1st ant
I'd of July. These will makes lively games
Next week the Wellingtons with their stroni
team will play here Tuesday, Wednesday ant
Thursday. Tuesday should be made ladies
day, and we presume will be-
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
REV ARDEp.

few days ago Col. Powell when about TO
get upon a street car in front of the Wichita
News Company on North Main street drop
ped his pocket book. Fred kenworthy was
crossing the street at the time, picked up the
book, brought it in the news room and gave
it to his father, Mr.. Kenworthy, not know
ing to whom it belonged placed it upon the
shelf unopened Yesterday, however, he
opened it and seeing Col. Powell's name re-
turned it to him. The book contained about
sss5 in money and number of valuable pa
pers- He took $40 of the money and made
young Fred present Of it as a reward for
his honesty.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
THE CASE OF NIFTY.

Mr. Burnsides, the unfortunate gentleman
who became insane night before last at the
Decide, tai, was even more violent the next
morning.
His brother, resident of this city, called
upon him and last evening he was removed
TO his home l. was very sad affair, and
one that has created no small amount OF
sympathy among those eouversant with the
facts.
In his insanity be irnagines that Some one
is endeavoring to do him an injury THIS
was observed in his behavior at the
hotel and even before his arrival IN
the city. While aboard a train coming TO
tbs city he is said to have made quite saw
age attack upon fellow passenger and thsn
leaT,ed frightened from the car window. DE
then ran for long distance over the country
70 another railroad track and climbed upon q
moving freight train He begged the con
siuctor to lock him in box car as there va
posse OF man in pursuit a him Who wanted
TO XII him The conductor took him upon TIE
train ami afterwards put him upon a traan
by which he was brought 20 this city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
EAST DOUGLAS KICKS.

The councilman of the east part Of the city
reports being unable to make any speed
along the street, being stopped so frequently
by people kicking on the street car line on
east Douglas avenue. The drivers and peo-
pie living there say the track has got some
distance above the surface, making it rather
unpleasant to cross when, of necessity, the
track is tackled. The councilman reported
the state of affairs TO the company yesterday
and was assured that the grade would be adj
justed or track adjusted within few days,
so no one would have just cause to complain.
One gentleman yesterday speaking of the
matter stated that unless repairs came by ex
press and got there very quick, somehow the
track might be elevated even more than ever
some night soon after midnight. He hoped
however that no heroic trea tment of that
sort would have to he resorted to.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The heart Of the secretary of the Y. NJ. T..
A. was made glad last night, while perusine
the mail that had accumulated during q
brief visit to the Winfield Chatauqua assem-
bly,, to find among it the following letter:
BRO. BAIRD-Wife and passed the Y. NJ
c. A. cottage last evening, and saw mum
Der OF gentlemen sitting around table read
ing, over which was suspended single light
chandelier We could plainly see (by the
poor light you had) That you needed more
light Please accept my order (enclosed) fol
a three light burner with trimmings.
Kindly yours,
tSigned.) X. T. MURDOCH.
The chandelier has been hung, which
greatly improves the looks of the room by
day, and the light by night, for which the
association extends thanks to the kind
dODorS
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
THE COURTS.
POLICE COURT.

Yesterday was a very active day in the
police court. All the demi mode were up to
call on his honor, decked out in all their
gorgeousness and style. They were chaper-
oned by officers Clark and Mcnamara, and
before leaving kindly remembered the city
Several of the number, however, lacked the
necessary amounts and are now sat home''
in the city building.
David Martin was a vag whom officer
Lilly picked up On the street. There is,
however, a likelihood that a more serious
charge will be preferred against him
so he was fined $50 and costs and committed
in default of payment
John Raglan and Ed. Mcmillan were the
only DRINKS; and even they were not SO very
pearing so much as formerly upon the police
docket.
The trial of Mr.. Mackoy came off yester
day afternoon. He was fined S15 and costs
but has made motion for an appeal A,
the time Of the trial an attorney became
somewhat 1feSR, ana was nneu S-Ior COnteInp
of court.
JUSTICE COURT.
Judge Barrett was unusually busy with
civil cases yesterday. Justice Walker alst
had his share of civil business, besides issu
ing several warrants. One was for the ar
rest of Jim Place, charged with stealing {
horse from E. s. Garfield in West Wichita
Another for Sam Ray, a young man needet
in this city, but now in durance vile in TRIM
dad, Colorado.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

The railroad companies have decided to
give excursion rates to all teachers attending
the National Teachers Association at Chi
cago, which will be in session from the 18th
to the 10th of next month. Excursion tick
cts will be on sale from the 5th to the 18th OF
next month. All teachers in the county de
string any information concerning the asso-
citation are requested to address the county
superintendent
1t is expected that quite numberof teach
ers from the city and country will attend the
association An effort is being made to have
as many leave on the same train as possible
making the trip more enjoyable one.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

Address by President Rutan at young
mems meeting tomorrow afternoon in Pres
byterian church.
Sociable in First Baptist church Monday
evening. Short reports, short programme,
ice cream, cake, social time, etc, etc.
District conference at Arkansas City 24-2t
of this month should be well represented by
this association.
Thanks to Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Murdocs
for three bracket chandelier with lamps
trim mings, ETC., for reading room.
Members of the association and their lady
friends, members of the auxiliary and theil
gentleman friends, and all friends of the work
are cordially invited to the social Monday
evening.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
STREET RAILWAY EXTENSION
TO Linwood Park-Councilman Talks AboI
Improving the City Park.

The Wichita Street Railway company IS
contemplating an extension in the southeast
part of the city. The route as yet has not
been decided upon but that matter is booked
for decision at an early date. The object
of the company is to give the city good SER
vice to and from Linwood park.
There are two routes under contemplation.
One leaves the northeast corner of the park
and goes south on Swan street to Levy; west
on Levy and connect with the Washington
avenue line. That route is the less expensive
and to construct the same will cost near
So 900.
The other route which is under considera-
ion leaves Douglas avenue at Ida avenue
Goes south on Ida to Indianapolis, east on
Indi annapolis to Harry and south on Harry to
Linw God park. This route is over two miles
in length and the line to construct
will cost near $1,000. 1t will as
is seen cost much more than
the other route, but in some particulars COM
mends itself as being the best The question
as to hich will be selected viii probably be
deter mined in a few days.
The street car company is very anxious 70
give the public service to Linwood by the
9th of August next When the route is de-
termined upon, work will be commenced I'M
m ediateIy and rushed to completion as fast
as possible. The company is regularly re-
ceiving material, and has in its employ a
large number of men at work putting down
extensions, and all will be turned On the new
extension just as soon as the route is decided
upon.
The company within the past two months
has spent nearly $4,000 in extensions. The
unparalleled growth of the city calls for
branches in every direction and makes 1t al
most imperative for the company to respond
to the various calls. A member of the COM
pany stated yesterday that they were serv
ing the public with branches just
as fast as possible. Probably some
people might charge them as doing
little or making little effort to serve the pub
lie on demand The pay roll and work done
however spoke, on that subject even louder
than words 1t was the intention OF the
company to accommodate all just as fast as
possible and little time was alone necessary
to demonstrate that fact clearly to the pub
lie.
A councilman yesterday stated that the
city ought Immediately commence improv-
ing Linwood Park. 1t had been given the
city with that understanding and was worth
at the lowest figure near $4,000. He con,
sidered it beautiful site
for park in every particular
and the city should improve it, making il
one of the incest parks in the state. In his
judgment comparatively little money would
have to be expended to make it very com
Portable place to spend the day.
Nature had done so much in making it a
lovely place that one was reminded of park
on passing it cow without receiving any inn
provements He was sure the council would
commence making improvements at an early
date. With the appearance of transit facili-
ties, work woul1 be commenced and soon ii
would become popular resort.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
ANOTHER BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY

Some weeks ago Ar. D. F. Sigfried, OF
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, visited the city
with an eye to business. He is an old friend
of D. j. j. Stoner, and consequently was
shown the city and heard its many strong
points. He was favorably impressed, and as
which will in very few months be set down
as one of the many enterprises in the BOOM
ing metropolis.
Mr.. Sgfried was for number of years
interested in a large boot and shoe factory at
Grand Rapids, Michigan. On visiting
Wichita it appeared to him that this was
good location for similar e terprise. The
more he looked over the city the stronger his
faith in the success of the business venture.
Being of the opinion that Wichita was a
good city and destined to become much
greater, he made special effort to examine
all the towns of the southwest. On his re-
turn he reported that he could easily see that
factory at this point would be at the gate
way of an immense trade, and hence this
| was the proper location for a factory.
| He will put in a plant with capital stock
of $4,000. When his scheme was mentioned
to a few gentlemen in the city they volun-
teered to take stocks. He is not anxious,
| however, for anyone to take stocks as he has
the money himself to put in the entire plant,
He will personally superintend the factory,
being fully acquainted with all the work,
| from the minutest detail. The plant,
| from the beginning, will give employ
ment to forty hands. 1t is thought
however, that ere long the trade will call for
and increase in employees. Mr.. Sig'ried is q
| thorough business man, and those who know
him are strong in the belief that he will be a
valuable acquisition to the city.
| A letter was received from him yesterday
| by gentleman in the city in which he stated
that he was closing out his business at Mount
! Pleasant just as fast as possible and hoped &c
| be in Wichita at an early date. The first
thing that he viii determine is site for a
building. He will then make arrangements
| for the erection of a building. Before ar
irving, however, he will probably make the
| purchase of all the machinery necessary, SC
| il viii be on hand in time. 1t is desired &c
| get the plant in operation in time to supply
| the fall trade
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
FARES REGISTERED.

The street car company contemplate
adopting new cash box for their cars. The
upper part of the box is for making change
and the lower part is for cash proper.
The box is supplied with several drops,
giving the driver ample chance to determine
whether the proper amount is deposited. One
of the marked features is the fact that all
fares are registered and crookedness on the
part of any one will be likely to be found
out. The box is made by Kali Street Car
company, of Boonsboro, Iowa. Some OF
them have already been secured and airs now
in service
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
A PLEASANT PARTY.

Yesterday was the anniversary of Mr..
Sidney Dixon's birthday, and last evenins he
entertained at his home, No. Alb South Main
street, number Of his friends; among whom
were Misses Emma McClees, Eta Jewrett
Rodolf, Kate Redfeld and Cora Miller, and
Messrs Oscar Delong, Ed. Phillips, Will
Beatty, DIR. McClees and DR.. Pearman.
The evening was most Pleasantly spent
with cards and other an1uselnents, and the
enjoyment of repast served in the manner
for which Mrs. Dixon is well famous. It was
not until a late hour that the party left after
the day.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
SUNDAY-SCHOOL PICNIC.

Yesterday morning the Baptist Sunday
school met at the Baptist church at o'clock.
The school was headed by the Knights of
Phythias band, and marched down First
street to Main street, and there six street
cars were in waiting and took the band and
school to Greiffenstein's park. The park has
been beautified within the last few weeks
and work was FASTENED to accommodate the
Sunday school. 1t was in good condition
and ready to receive the delegation.
The day was spent very delightfully."- at the
park. Boating in the Little River, near by.
was one Of the favorite ADJUSTMENTS The
dinner was also one of the leading features
OF the daH
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
STREET LEyEI-Iso

Street Commissioner Stone yesterday ~
ported gang Of men on Waco avenue, sSssi-
ing The street and making j. good drive.
Another gang Was at work en- sou.h Emporis
avenue
The rapid transit company has 'sreaed
Euar.oria nicely t-e;we~n tie rails aid on
either s,ss az far a. the ordinance calls for.
The stree. force are putting the balance OF
the stree. In good condition
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
BARN BURNED.

Last evening near o'clock the fire alarm
was turned in as result of a blaze in Mr..
Kelter's barn on Second street between
the scene of the fire the hese cart of company
No. l was ditched near Viney's paint shop by
fellow who did not seem to have sense
enough to get out of the way when he
saw the cart coming. His
wagon was badly used up
and two spokes of the hose cart were badly
injured They pulled out Of the ditch and
got to the fire in good time.
Hose Company No. 2 experienced similar
trouble on the corner of First street and
Lawrence avenue. A fellow manipulating O
wagon saw the cart coming for block, but
his head was too small to get out
of the way, and the cart almost
upset in ditch trying to gel
around him. His wagon was standing in the
street, crossways, and the hose cart straight
ened him out before leaving him.
The companies found the fire under full
Roadway on arriving. Most of the contents Of
the barn had been removed. The fire com
pletely ruined that barn, and it took hard
work to save the barn of Mr.. F. G. Smith
which stood near by. 1t was slightly dam
aged.
In speaking of the trouble the hose COM
panies experience in reaching fires gentle
man connected with the city government
said last evening that the council should, il
possible, take immediate steps to cause the
people to give the street when the carts were
entitled to it. He thought it difficult ques
tion to solve, introducing no scheme excep,
that of filming. The gong was Away:
sounded industriously and could be
heard for some blocks, yet people
went carelessly along and made no effort te
get out of the way. It endangered the live:
| Of the firemen to run against a wagon. HI
seemed to think that if the lives of the par
ties in the way alone were endangered il
| wouldnot make so much difference.
| A councilman stated last evening that the
parties running wagons on the streets will
gongs similar to the fire companies had beef
invited to change and now the people coult
have fair chance to get out of the way. L
would not be wise to ring the bell as hun
dreds of fellows would jump in carriages ant
start for the fire interfering with the hos
companies
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
ON THE STAND STILL.

Yesterday was scorcher from a weather
standpoint. The sun reached the zenith
about o'clock IN the morning and stood
there until about ) O'Clock in the evening
down center heat. The therrnome
ter at a. m registered So degrees: at noon
10l degrees; at o p m 80 degrees, and al
midnight last night S degrees The sun
may have went his usual course. but scarcely
did it seem SO to the average sufferer.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18
ADJUSTMENTS.
BIOLOGICAL MUSEUM.

GEOLOGICAL MUSEUM.
The usual matinee will be given this after
noon. Tonight the last performance of Lost
In London" The monster alligator, together
with many animal attractions are the very
entertaining features Of the curio hall.
WICHITA MUSEUM.
This week closes the regular season at the
museum. During the summer several alter
atoms and improvements will be made, and
everything put in readiness for an early fall
opening.
On Tuesday next and every Sunday, the
Ennis g. Young Dramatic Co. will hold a
full dress rehearsal at the museum, to which
the public will be admitted.
GARFIELD OPERA HOUSE.
The attendance was small last night to wit
ness ''That Boy of Dams" Next week my
Partner will be produced, and it is rumored
that several theatre parties are in course OF
| formation.
CoUP's EoUEsCURRICULUM.
The mule which accompanies the show is
known as Peck's Bad Boy. 1t is dron
creature which goes about everything as
mules always do, lazily and easily. Peck's
Bad Boy is never in a hurry. The drolIest
thing he does is to swing in a large circus
swing while the band plays suggestiyely
| And the swing went little bit higher,
the mule keeping time. The horses also enact
little play which represents scene In a
school room
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Last night the Either club were out sere
nading; among other places visited was Mr..
Dixon. whom they favored with some de-
lightful music in honor of the anniversary q
his birthday. The club received some very
high compliments for the sweet music they
rendered.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Two new cars were put on the line of the
Wichita street railway yesterday. Two
more cars are expected to arrive from st.
Louis in few days. When they are put on
the service on some of the new extensions
will be increased.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Mr.. Joe Gandolfo, the rustling hotel msn,
leaves this morning for Kansas City and St
Louis, where he will remain some days look
ing after some business matters
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Judge Thomas lastevening married timid
couple who do not want their names in con
nection with 50 important an event to appear
in public.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Prof Bell will lecture Sunday night under
the auspices of the <. of l. at the Main
street theater on who owns the world y
The manager, Mr.. Nickels, has kindly offered
the use OF the building, and no admission fee
viii be charged
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Munger VS. Wait was finished at the district
court this forenoon, and in the afternoon g.
K. Brown VS. Eliza Nixon ct al. was COM
menced
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Miss Ella Bourgette, the pleasant young
saleslady at the Pavilion, is Off on short
visit to friends in the south
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Mr.. c. J. Griffith editor of the Ell Dorado
Democrat, is lying very i'll at his room on
South Lawrence
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

There will be an ice cream social at the
Emporia Avenue NJ. Z. church on next Wed.
nesday evening. Come out and spend a
pleasant evening and get acquainted.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Rev. ]. W. Butts and family of Derby
spent yesterday in the city, visiting the fsmi
ly of Mr.. j. H. Shields, on South Main street
T hey returned home by the evening train.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Yesterday afternoon small cutting affray
occurred on North Main, in which boy left
rather an ugly mark upon a mans face
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Extra copies of the EAGLE can be OBJ
tanned In the counting room for FIVE cents
each, with or without wrappers.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Cards are out for the marriage next Wed
nesday of Miss Nettie johnson and Mr.. Dave
Walker.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Miss Florence Hartley, our faithful and
efficient court reporter, has gone to Colorado
Springs for a rest.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

~0AWvoRD's oPKRA HOUSE.
L. NJ. CRAWFORD, Manager.
ONE WEEK
-COMMENCING JUNE 20TH.-
Ivory Evening at 8 D. m. and Wednesday anc
Saturday
MATINEES AT p. NJ.
VIC. COUPs EQUEsCURRICULUM
AND ELLIOTT LONDON SHOW
VIC COUP CO.'S
Wonderful Educated Bronchos in their Amazing
Acts School and Battle Scenes.
THE ELLIOTTS
Pro mier Bicyclis.s and Unicycists In America and
who were for Three Seasons p. I.
Barnum's Greatest Card.
MILE ELCHERETHE--
with her Troupe Of Trained Monkeys from Coneal
Garden Circus, London.
HER CRAIG
The Great Jugler Clown Donkeys. Ponies, Etc.
The most refined show on the road, the only one
endorsed by the leading people OF the continent ano
upder the personal supervision OF w Z. Coup Esq.
original or OF largest circuses, New York aquar
lam and several other colossal enterprises.
Prices 25 IS and 50 cents. Reserved seats on sale
ut Opera House box Office Thursday
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Alexander Steele and wife have gone tc
r ock Island for q visit
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

w. c. Alexander was in from Hutchinson
yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

Depicting Domestic Life Incidents and Occurrences
In the Great European Metropolis.
Performance every afternoon and evening except
Sunday.
Admission 10 CENTS reserved seats 10 specially
reserved seats cents extra.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

W. A. King, of Eureka Springs, is in the
city.
Wichita eagle., 1887-06-18

The Winfield folks hired Sam Jones for two
days Sc two hundred dollars day Since
be left they express themselves as being will
ing to hire him again. bat rate his services
at two dollars Q days and board himself